Family Umbelliferae (Noun)
Meaning
Plants having flowers in umbels: parsley; carrot; anise; caraway; celery; dill.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The parsley, carrot, and celery are well-known edible members of Family Umbelliferae commonly observed in gardens and households.
- Dill and caraway are lesser-known yet distinctive members of Family Umbelliferae, highly valued for their flavorful seeds.
- Many plants in Family Umbelliferae are easy to identify by their distinctively shaped flowers that grow in umbels.
- Family Umbelliferae contains a vast array of plants used in cuisines across the world and often aromatic herbs like anise.
- Gardeners should be aware of the toxic and edible members of Family Umbelliferae as they often resemble each other closely.